Monkey - Long pimple

Pace: 44
Control: 94
Disruptive effect: 105
Sponge Hardness: Medium
Game system: DEF+

Long studs - MONKEY

Goal:

Crazy, Crazier, Monkey. A primeval (forest) beast! With the Monkey, a monkey-tastic long-studded shoe of the next generation is here. Playful lightness, impressive dominance, and a touch of whimsy meet iconic design.

Generally:

🎶 The monkeys are racing through the forest and the whole gang of monkeys is roaring…
…who stole the (coconut) spots? That could be the opening line of the Monkey song. But let's start from the beginning:
Be the coolest guy in the hall and strike fear into your opponents with the almost forbiddenly dangerous long pimple "Monkey"!
The Monkey (also called "Ape" by many) manages to approach the table completely bored and without much effort, and still win his games. He doesn't even dig deep into his knees, letting his opponents run wild, make easy mistakes, and despair.
You can achieve your sporting goals quite casually and effortlessly with the Monkey.
Regarding the design: The stylish heart-shaped glasses represent the monkey's love for the plastic ball.
The cool retro design definitely brings back memories of the good old days… 

Characteristics:

1. Textured surface:
   The pimples of the Monkey long-pimple rubber have a high aspect ratio and are spaced quite far apart. This guarantees maximum room for the pimple heads to buckle. The pimple necks are fairly smooth, the heads slightly roughened.
2. Stud width:
   The pimple heads are quite wide. In combination with the roughened pimple heads, they generate a lot of spin. If you strike the ball well, your opponent will have a lot of problems.
3. stud hardness
   With light pressure, the pimple heads feel medium-hard. Under higher pressure, however, they give way, resulting in a soft and gentle feel. This allows for controlled play while still enabling offensive shots that are difficult for the opponent to predict.
4. Sponge: The sponge in the Sponge version is a novel, damping sponge that doesn't become overly repetitive. Definitely worth a try.

Sebastian's tip:

The sponge version, with its cushioning sponge, is also a real alternative for players who have previously used OX. Even if you haven't done so before: Don't be afraid to go for the ball early and boldly with the "Monkey". You'll see the results, and you'll be able to do things that you might not have been able to do before.

Conclusion:

Anyone who delves into the background of the "Monkey" will realize: definitely the coolest of all table tennis rubbers. Combined with outstanding playing characteristics, it's a popular weapon at the table.

MONKEY test video: